Prepare against Joaquin Fiorito
IM · Argentina · World #1,533 classical · FIDE ID 180173
When preparing against Joaquin Fiorito, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 37.1% over 62 games.
Our database contains 2,422 games by Joaquin Fiorito, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Fiorito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Fiorito before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,409 | 2,440 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,410 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,402 | 2,415 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,422 | 1,311 | 266 | 843 | 54.1% |
| As White | 1,219 | 726 | 117 | 376 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 1,203 | 585 | 149 | 467 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Fiorito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Fiorito's side.
First moves as White (1,219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 800 | 65.6% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 321 | 26.3% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 7.1% | 64.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues Nc3 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fiorito usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 200 | 35.4% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 161 | 28.5% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 149 | 26.4% | 61.4% |
| b6 | 18 | 3.2% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
Joaquin Fiorito's chess games
All 2,422 games by Joaquin Fiorito in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,311 wins, 266 draws, 843 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 283 | 168/16/99 | 59.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 81 | 55/9/17 | 67.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 64 | 38/9/17 | 59.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 54 | 28/6/20 | 51.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 25/4/16 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 42 | 24/5/13 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 23/3/11 | 62.2% |
| E10 | Catalan | 34 | 21/1/12 | 61.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 17/2/9 | 60.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 35/10/30 | 46.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 62 | 23/5/34 | 37.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 61 | 32/8/21 | 52.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 60 | 28/5/27 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 22/8/15 | 48.9% |
| D02 | London System | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 38 | 18/5/15 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/3/17 | 45.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,762 | Titled Tue | E10 |
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | E21 |
| May 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | B80 |
| Jan 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,740 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,745 | 1,024.5 | 2,376 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 88 | 54.5 | 2,417 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 48.5 | 2,517 |
| ch-ARG 97th | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,500 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,465 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,485 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (11 games) · Pablo Ismael Acosta (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Fiorito's chess games?
2,422 games by Joaquin Fiorito, from Jan 2018 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Joaquin Fiorito has played.
What does Joaquin Fiorito play on the first move as White?
Across 1,219 games with White in our database, Joaquin Fiorito opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Fiorito answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Fiorito play as White?
As White, Joaquin Fiorito's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (283 games, 59.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (81 games, 67.9% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Fiorito play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Fiorito most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 46.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (62 games, 37.1% win rate); Réti Opening (61 games, 52.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,203 games.
What is Joaquin Fiorito's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Fiorito is currently rated 2,409 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,402 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Fiorito played?
Our database contains 2,422 games by Joaquin Fiorito, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,311 wins, 266 draws, 843 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Fiorito?
2,422 games by Joaquin Fiorito reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.